The average train between Gidea Park and Braintree takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Gidea Park to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gidea Park and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Gidea Park is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gidea Park to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Gidea Park station and arriving at Braintree station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Gidea Park to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Gidea Park Station.
Gidea Park to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Gidea Park to Braintree train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gidea Park and Braintree is 40.8 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Gidea Park Station to Braintree via Shenfield in around 1h 45m.